Painting
the Figurative Subject

Instructor:  Mike Schad

Date:  June 26-27, 2010

Fee:  $175 and model fee

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Scholarships available for this workshop!

Workshop Description: Held on the premises of Mike Schad's studio in rural Zumbro Falls, MN. The two day workshop will include drawing and painting from the model utilizing both costumed and nude poses with studio and outside ( weather permitting ) setups. The days will start at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m. with a one hour break for lunch.

Saturday morning:
Fundamentals of figure drawing. In the studio, Schad will demonstrate from the model how to light, decide scale, and block in the drawing. Students will work on those principals for the morning.

Saturday afternoon:
Students will apply the morning lessons to a three hour drawing/painting from the model in a studio setup.

Sunday morning:
There will be a brief critique of the previoius day's work followed by a discussion of working in various mediums with a Q.&A. session. The remainder of the morning will be spent painting the figure in a studio pose.

Sunday Afternoon:
Students will do a long pose painting from the nude model outside.

Class Criteria:
All drawing and painting mediums accepted.  Students required to bring their own supplies and portable (french type) easels. A supply list will be sent. Dress for comfort for interior and exterior work and bring bug spray and sunscreen.